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Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
Enin,et Etcliings.


 Lee Hulse is now driving bug gy around. Lee has cheek. He made the first step on last Sunday at a-well.
 ! Capt. Eaves. who has been sick for d long time, is l am gla! to learn, able to be up again.
 Miss Haidee EIstner, who has been at Benton the past summer , teaching, is now the guest of Capt. Thompson.
 Prof. Sykes has been employed to take charge of the public school here. l have had the pleasure of making his acquaintance, and think that he is the man for the place. l will keep a lookout for biln, Hard Luck"
 Through clrelessness some per son put fire to the woods on last Friday, and the wind being very high, the fire could not he got un- der control, until a great deal of damage was done to fences Capt. ! Eaves and Mr. Curry lost Il good deal of fencing. think if am not mistaken there is law against such
 Mrs. Chambers and her mother have returned from Chicago. and report the weather il little cool up there. Jack says better let me Tone now girls, or l'll tell ma.
 Several boys were up before Esquire W. Smell, on last Saturday, for running their horses from preaching, but come clear.
 am reliably informed that the wheel at this place is on a boom, with a good supply of cash on hand, and they are organizing al, assistance fund, ny each member paying ? cts Il month. X good prosper. is my wish. but look ye thrice, or the trieksterS will play it fine on you in the cotton yard biz. Can or will any oty you wheel CTS tell me how it ls. that Capt. Ausley and d few of his followers are material for 10 build il wheel . with.
 am glad to learn and will say tor the benlit of the many frieds of \. F. llalton, that iu iile recent ooniiagration at Hatncs. in this State, that he lost no;hing If any value. Frank is too shrewd to invest very heavy in such poor property.
 'l am proud to know that Ark. has d man iu the likcl,eS~ of Hon. John A. Ansley who ought to be there, and if the people of Ark, will do their duty he will he there."-W. C. P, Brown in Ar. kansas Dispatch,
 think that MT. Brown ought to br well enough acquainted with , Ihe people of ArSanSa- to know lhht when it comes ,o sending such men as Anslcy to congress, they will undoubtedly finch from their so called duty. It seems that Nil Brown i> in d hurry. He wants man tO represent this ln- telligeut mass of people. that would compromise with d mouopo . ly as he did the k. lt. tax, and who is preaching that the poor men will have to sell the virtue nt their wives and daughters. tng ! living. Aud man ;lat dbl'i kanS ball tpunge blow from sweep. No! no! Brown, as tor me and my boys we will more than likely vote for some other kid.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
COUNTY NEWS.
Contributed by the Special Cor
 pondents of the Picay me.
AntiOc Clippings.

Tater digging the order of the day.
 Mr. Wm. Pringle has moved to Prescott. Very sorry to lose such a citizen, but hope he will be de. lighted with his new home.
 l learn the school at Emmet will commence Nov. list, under the supervision of Prof. Sykes, who has been teaching at Bough. ton.
 The school at this place closed last Friday, being taught by MT. Ogden, who has won many friends ill this community as il discipline. rian and gentleman.
 Emmet is coming to herself again. Justice court every Satur- day. This is a very good way to carry on public schools and keep up petty corporations. ...t #.4t t...., CLOp HOPPER.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
.yx IpSTERS Ss' s:s' Ss. fas ';;
kucLlenS Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt khsum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Cbilblains, Corns. and all akin eruptions, and posi- lively cures Piles, or no pay re- qu!red. It is guaranteed to give -psrteGt satisfaction, or money re- funded. Price 20 cents per box. For sale by Jno. NJ. Milburn.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26

If you want good solid leather shoes, go to Johnson X Generelly and you will get good solid leath- CT shoes, that will not come to pieces the first time they get wet, like some you have bought, and they sell them cheap. too and don't you forget il, but come and look at them.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26

Is the place to buy your Drugs, Medicines, Paints School Books cheap and good Tobacco, Cigars Wines Liquor and Alcohol Special attention given Drugs and Liquor. When you Hope, see me- whether you wish buy goods Powell is now with
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

sNSSNHGs chieIs aInang ye, takin' note.- An faith he'll brent 'em."
 Peck's Bad Boy tonight.
 Bad colds are quite common.
 Price clothing at White & Co.'S. Fresh pickles at B. l.. HAYWOOD
 Dreary winter will soon be here.
 Mir. J. P. Cantley. of Hope, was up Sunday. The change of mails to cannon ball, confuses things. Go to Cal Jones' for cheap goods and groceries. Wheat bran for sale at BRooks BLAKE x Co. EE Go to Hugh Moncriefs S for Indian Medicine. MT. W. R. Johnson, of Hope, was in town Monday. MT. Sid Woodbery was over from Okolona Sunday.
 Cal Jones will sell you 20 yard. good prints, for sl.
 Wheat bran at Hatley & Chris. topher's.
 New goods! New goods. Go to see them at Jno. E. Porlis.
 Good chewing tobacco at John. son X Generclly's at 25c a pound.
 Dr. Win2held visited his father in Pike county, last week.
 Cotton continues to come in rap. idly, and business is booming.
 Seed rye and barley at BROOKS BLAKE X Co.
 For the best DC. cigar in town, call on B. l.. Haiwuod.
 Go to Cal Jones for a bargain in jeans and worsted.
 Circlit court opens next MOn- day week, the 7th of November.
 Sunday and Sunday night, a gentle rain fell, laying the dust.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
The Great Evangelist Penn
 Writes.

MR. \. K. HAWKES.: Dear Sir l take great pleasure in sewing thai, after havin. worn Noar new Cry yS,aliZed Lenses for the past year, my sight has greatly in, proved.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
DAMocLEs.

We the committee selected to arhiirate q difficulty bptVecn Dr. A. D. Wren. aud Jessie Beau champ. alter careful investigation ,lcri,l" that Brnuchamp k wrong.
 WI. R. E .Sp3N. Signed. NJ M. WAppIE
 C. NJ. f1iANkE Please publish.
 II. ARMSTRONG.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
.our nucrrnc Entirely Tas,elent Fer hEllE BlN tRS. ieetiy Harmless, 50 Cts.
The great Indian Medl- cine for sale by Hugh REnnnninf

I have the best tobacco ever brought to Prescott, 5 3pounds Tor Sl Call and gee for yourself.
 JNo. NJ. MILBuRN. Best parlor matches at Johnson X Gcnerell,'s only 15 cents a gross -auarter gross 20 cents.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26

kCE BUSTERS ss ;os9 sS?1 ss% es fPd Fes iss S
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
Music Self aught.

Prof. q. $. Rice's Piano and or. gan Music System, Rapid, Practical Correct, teaches all chords. Narla' tlons, Accompaments, Thorough Bass Laws, Tunes, Notes. Srli' taught at your own home. The snIy system that brings musical Knowledge within reach oi all. Sent 0u test. Send stamp tor cir eulars to the G. $ Rice Musica! Co. 243 State Chicago, Ill.
 Fresh Oysters-of best brands always on hand; give me call
 B. l.. HAYWOOD. Why endure the nausea, head. ache and the many ills produced by indigestion, when Morris' Gas earine can be had to remedy these complaints.
 A car load of new cooking and heating stoves, just received.-~ oaitand examine and price.
 J. M. DENMAN X BRO.
 Love, sweetness, goodness are the fruits Of a contented mlnd and healthful body. These exist not where disorders of the stomach dweu, Norris Cascarine is sov' ereIgh remedy for such ills.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
Don't Wait

4otil vo,,r hair becomes dry, thin, and era, before giving the attention needed r.. pr..erve its beauty and vitality. Keep gu your toilet-tablc a bottle of kxer's Hair Ni9or--the only dressing ;on require for 'he hair-and use a little, iaiIy. 70 preserve the natural color and prevent badness
 Thomas Munday, Sharon Grove, Ky, 2 .,;,os Several months ago my hair commenced falling out, and in few ' weeks my head was almost bald. I tried many remedies, but they did no rood. I finally bought a bottle of Ayers Hsir vigor, and, after using only part of the contents. my head was covered with heavy growth of hair. I recom- mend your preparation as the best hair. rsstorer in the world.
 .- My hair was faded and dry" writes Mabel c. Hardy, of Delayan, III. "but after using bottle of Ayers Hair Vigor 1, became black and glossy"
 Ayers HairVigor
 ..ssld by Druggists and Perfumers.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
W. E. PENN.
For sale by Hugh Moncrief x Bro,
 Druggists and Opticians, Prescott

John NJ. Milburu Is oar agent for the Wichita Jewell Chiefs In. dian Medicine <" cali an lint for if.
 WICHITA Boa, F. $. Carson has nst returned from St. Louis, where he purchas. ed large and select stock of dry goods, notions, hats, boots and shoes, etc, which he bought ex- tremely low, and will be sold the same way. Call and he convinced. Mir. Frank Armstrong, of the irm of w. F Armstrong X Co.,, Prescott, Ark. is in St, Louis with the large firm of Rice. Stiy x Co., selecting from their mammoth stock, the choicest bargains, hoib in styles and prices, and is daily sending them to their store here. All are cordially invited to call and examine for your selves.
 Respectfully W. F. ARMSTRONG X Co.,
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
Lancsburg Leaflets.

Weather pleasant, little sign of rain.
 Free school opens at Harmony, Monday after the 9th Sunday in Oct.
 Cotton most all sold. A good time to pay up little debts; big ones will have to stand over till the next crop as usual. Mir. Henry BarIlam was buried at Harmony last Thursday. He died near Boughion. He was an enterprising young man, and we are sad to give him up.
 MT. Clinton Hamilton has sprung from the seat Of poverty and is now the richest man in Nevada county. He has fine girl at his : house, most a week old. Guess she will start to school Monday.
 Mr. Thos. Wylie's little dangh. ter is quite sick. Dr. Wren is tending on her. Hope she will soon recover.
 Mr. Piercy, of Hope, will soon move to our community. We bid him welcome. and hope he will prove to be a good citizen. Nevada county should be we'll represented at the State fair in Little Rock. Let's all go
 Mi. Dnwina's son, Riley, had a sad accident Friday. He fell from a honse and broke his leg Report says that Miss Mollie Franks is getting tired ot living alone. We all love cake Miss Mollie.
 Mir. D. F. Garrett's little son, Frank, has been quite sick. Glad to learn that he is better.
 DINE. Honeavillc Happenings.
 Fr0str.
 Pntatoe digging.
 W. k. Morris got pretty badly hurt yesterday. A mule jerked him down and run over him.
 Mir. J w. Honea lost several hundred feet of lumber, also sev- lrral blows hy Are the other day. Came near losing his new house.
 Several of our ncighbor boys talk of taking in the exposition, at Dallas Tex. Beware of the liq- uor temptation boys. If you keep sober, the calaboose hath no claims upon you. We are glad that J. B. Hannah has become citizen of Georgia. , We give him a hearty welcome. b.. ALBERT PIKE.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
PRESCOTT MARKETS.

R4vissd and corrected weekly by Hatlcy X Christopher.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26

AGuE BUSTERS SsGps Ssi1 s'Ss ss. es' ts Tsss' S
Nevada County picayune., 1887-10-26

Sam Scott keeps the best stock of furniture in town, and will sell cheaper than anybody.
 Why is it that Johnson X Gener. ely are selling so much clothnai Because they have the largest stock in town, and are selling it so cheap. They are selling fine all-woOl dress coats, fr0ck and sacks. st s2.50. It will pay you to look at their clothing before you buy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Produce Market.
NEW YOpX No

NEW YORK, Nov. =.
FLOUR-Receipts OF 3l,92l packages. Ex.
ports of il59 barrels 1850 sacks; more ac-
tive, largely in stock ana to arrive. Prices
rather weak Sales OF 20 700 barrels. Supertine
western and State at 25UIt3 10; common to
good extre western aud State AZ 3UOd3 50
good to oh lice at GOA 80 common to chuice
white wheat western extra at 46lGl4 S5
fancy do at 65lt4 80: extra Ohio at 3UC
I4 10; extra st. Louis at 8O064 81; patent
hinnesota extra good to prime ut 5c014 10
choice TO double extra do Al T5lt5 90
oZoO obls. city mil extra at 2tl14 40. 1900 tai
rels OF fine at 0012 5 1900 bbs. OF superiinc ~
25O13 10: 500 barrels Of extra No. 3 III 300
DJ 40; 500 barrels wintcr wpeA' extra 4
1904 80 l5,4OO barreis o' NinucHota r. {
steady. fommoo to fan cxtrs NJ 2jd4 o.
good to choice Do ut 4 l0dI4 30. Rtr ttGrn
steady stead - SAFES of no !arrels. Supurtne &
quoted NJ 2 G5G12 30. CORN MEAL-was dun.
GRAIN WHEAT kootip,s vi 100 Ou4,,-
e els; exports of 'jG! ,ishc's Sales of 1885,
eago at siA delivered; No. Z red ut $500
6334 elevator; S5G9s6A delivered No | req
nominal &c s9ls; No. white nominal at SStl.
of 27jO bushels, exports OF 16,2S7 bushels.
Sales of 252,0O0 bushels on spot aud to arrive.
NO; 5sA store 5}1sle5i delivered; IS c f.
l54.Q0 bushels; exports of 3sT bushels S lies
OF $4,000 bushels on spot. spot prices. No. 3
at 80 do white at Si2sG3},y6; No. z at $500
do white ut 81; mixed western ut 500 a
white do 5000.
GkUCEni rs COFFEE-ilir. RIO dull at l,Lf.
SuGAh-qu firm refined quiet G. at $40
6ts nNtra at 51eGnj9s: white tStia & at 511ln
656-lOO; Oh ut j}46t5 Yi-l00; vcnUw ut 1900
tnouId ~ "a standard a at G3s; couter.
uon re- Al 63sGG CO. 100: "nt oui and rushed
at 7D,!s; powdered Al t34W6A; grandltto0 N,
0bg,lUO; standard at 61a6 1890; cubtr at Ga
9gG% french Islands at .; lnanllm vt 6;AaI7
oUO bags molnsses sugar az i3S: 400 hhds
muScavadO at 424; extra MANILA AT .:
safes of 2OJ0 bags centrifugal 81 test at hil ::
TAR refining ut 4 Is. MotA-SES- dull,
81 test, ~. New Orlenus at 4SGDj2. Er> stead J
an, lalrly active. BARLEr-stcadN.
PETROLEUM steady. United at T21I
PROVISIONS - TALLOw steady al IA
Pouk- Quoted is dull. Mees al sl5 tor oid,
new Mt ID 75G1lG00. BEEF steady. LARD
10 quoted lower and rather quiet. Western
steam on spot quoted at S.; city steam
cd ut T4;S. a. 40. Li;TTER Dtm on iino
grades. State al l102Bl9 creamery at 25G32Gls
UHEEsE very steady. State factory at IU5t
ll9a; western at 9IH0ll. GrciyLts TO Liver
pool dun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04

Vermont Produce Markets.

ST. ALBANs, Nov. =
Attendance ana receipts light, market de.
ciicdly of say the buyers. We quote general
price lS to 20. with Il few selections at -. and
an occasional extra fine dairy at a little high
er price. Eggs 20 to % cents, according to
freshness.
RICHMOND, Oct. ST.
The butter market IS quiet, off. rings small
and prices II little of. sales rs follows: Fair
to good at II 10 IS cents; choice at 10 to p
cents; fine ut % to 23 cents; no sales of
chces9 o-day; eggs, Is to 20 cents per dozen.
YERGENSEs, Oct. -.
Butter market is quiet at Is to 90 cent,
per pound selections, 2. cents per pound :;
eggs advancing o 81 cents per dozen; fowls
to 10 cents per pound; chickens, 10 to l21a
cents per pound; beans, SIPS to sl.e0 per
bushe potatoes, 80 to 10 cents per bushei {;
beef, Az to 3 cents -psr pound; pork, to :
cents per pound veH, Az to cents per
pound hay. So to$lO per tor. choice onions,
70 cents bushei in tF market wagons ; .clect
cabbage to u cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04
A GENUINE BONANZA .
Read About Et.

We have now upon counters the finest line
of Overcoats shown in Burlington We invite the
public to examine and compare our stock with any
or all stocks in Burlington elsewhere We have
made sweeping reductions from orr ea1ly October
prices and can safely say that such bargains as we
offer can be found only at store We have
them in all grades from the cheap working coat to
the finest Satin lined made If the finest domestic and
imported texture designed after the ,uing fancy of
the day. Come and see them Our assortment of
Boys, and Childrens Overcoats is too large and to
reduce them we have marked special low prices on
many lines. We Offering without &oubt the best
bargains in this department be found in the City We
invite parents to make careful examination of this
part of our Stock. We can supply for all purposes
aud suit all tastes. We have the space 70 enmer
ate in detail our Overcoat stock but simply ray exam
inc it and you will find we meet and beat all used
bargains. Respectfully.
BURLINGTON CIAO-THINNT Co
Corner Church College
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04
Watertown Union Live stock Markets
WATERTnwS INV I

Cattle Market-The market is quoted
weak.
Market Beef-extra, Il 50CD6 IS; first quality
OOQy62,: second quality, 10000 30; third
quality, 81 UQGi 80.
Cattle-Rcccipts of 1908 head.
Cattle-Storc Cattle-W orking oxen, pei
PAIR. SWG1l6O FarrOw cows Slj132 Fancy
cows 500 ~. Mich cows and calves. S2SGtiS
Yearings rs 5olISiS Two-years-old, Sl4at2S
Three, $4,000.
Swine-Reccipts of $685.
Swine-Northcrn dressed hogs, &c u %,
Western fat, live 4IfG5 y ~.
Sheep and ambs-Recelpts of 10 S,G,
Sheep and Lamb>-ln lots AZ 2OJ G3 30, eStra
ut 1904 90.
Veal Caves at-213GGGls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04
The st. Adams Bank Case.

C. w. Writer'S, Esq., receiver of the
First National bank of It. Adams, has just
received notice to appear before Judge
Wheeler at Brattleboro November s, to
hear petition to open the case decided
at Rutland at the October term in his
favor, VS.. assignees of Albert Sowles in
insolvency. The petition is based on allie z
ed newly discovered evidence. The peti-
ton is supported by number of afiida-
Wits filed in the case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04

Joseph Barney, n young man % years
of age, who has been in the employ of
DR.. w. S. Webb in Shelburn, was arrest
ed in this city Wednesday by Deputy Sher-
IN Dumas on the charge of larceny He
was arraigned in the City Court and
pleaded guilty to stealing watch chain
some time since and s. IN money from n
fellow workman. He was fined $40 and
costs and az he cannot pay the fiue he
will spend 1913 days in the House OF Cor
rection. 1t is expected that another
charge will be brought against him to-
day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04
MAR HIr.ij.

ArSTIN-MEE"H IN TnlrsdlY, . :; at
tile reside CO. oi Nrs. t.jrr Nrach ny the
Rev d. j. n'Suil'Van, p.9tI,ul 81. Joseph's
collerc, Bur ingto". Mr.. Charles 4uthony
Auotn of l}u"ilnx on to Miss s. ran s!pll ling
Me- ch of Charlotte.
DnURY MILLER. Essex junction, Dot
q, by Rev. }. Pnotnt. Cni,r e.. b.. ury
.! ESSEX and Della ID MIlur -: - .'r,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04
Utica Cheese Market.

UTICA, n. Y. Oct. 81.
CHEEsE-The market WAS dun to-day. lSc.
lower Sales at 400 boxes al l01ec. 1851 ~ U9s,
2ISn nj lO}4c $40 Al 1sc liOU NJ lie. $50 81
ll1sc, $50 september at M 1876 cpns'gr,i.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04
More Division of Rutland Wanted.

1t has just leaked out that at the next
session of the Legislature an attempt will
be made by the same parties who succeed
ed in securing the division Of the town at
the last session, to run the Proctor line
down through Centre Rutland to Claren-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04

To SPORTsMEN. An extraordinary oppor.
tunity. is offered to purchas u Sharps metallic
cartridge bree Unloading riff. at $3.50, which
oo-t the u. 8. Government $500. VIM. Read
Son. Boston, who advertise them, are one
q the Oldest and best firms IN this country.
and their statements may be implicitly relied
upon,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04

The letter carriers report indicates a
large bushes. AZ the Burlington postofIice
for the month of October showing an in
crease of about IS 600 pieces over Septem-
Der. The report j. as follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04

Beginning with Oct. LIST the Weekly
FREE PRESS is reduced in Price to ONE
DOLLAR year. Tell all your friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04
Little Falls Cheese and Butter Market
LITTLE FALLS N Y, o I. 81.

CHEEsE-Sales to-day were as follows: $40
boxes ~ 30 46u at l0l4, 1850 ut l0ler 10 u
~ 1874. 3OG on cummlss o. and so boAe, o.
farm dairy at 9A0Bil, lmtter-sales OF l2j
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04

The Weekly Free Press from
this dat is reduced one half-it
is now only ONE DOLLAR a
wear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04

ONE DOLLAR will now
buy the Weekly Free Press
one year. Tell your friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04

Burlington wholesale produo. Market.
BURLINGTON, Nov. ..
Butter and cheese remain the same as
Beef, both Vernon, auG Weston =, ID II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-04

William Read & Sons,
1907 Vash,lgeo -. Boston Ms.
Jew
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1887-04-09

The Road TO Prosperity.

The history of the last fifty years of
business in the United States teens with
the same lessons. There is no royal road
to prosperity. The heights of permanent
success can be attained only bv steady
climbing. step by step, over toilsome aud
often very rugged paths. There are
very few strong business concerns in
this country that began on large
scale Nearly all started with but little
capital and worked their way To their
present dimensions and power by
thrift. industry, and perseverance, In
the days of their weakness the founders
of these houses were taught by expert
ence how TO overcome the difficulties
they encountered. Even the few enter
prises that started in large way that
have proved successful have been found
ed and managed by men who gained
their wisdom and skill by long service in
building up similar undertakings from
very small beginnings. As a rule men
of this kind succeed in what they under
take, because they combine prudence
with enterprise. and never venture be-
yond their depth.-F'ron the Manu-
Tdcturers' Record.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1887-04-09
The Hand OF a Thief

The present rage for palmIstry recalls
an incident which occurred half dozen
wears since ut Bar Harbor There were
staying At one of the hotels a pretty
Young widow from Baltimore who was
versed IN the secrets of chiromancy and
young Kentuckian who was par ex-
celence the lion OF the season. The
widow tor some reason or other had
taken a whimsical dislike to the popular
southerner and hardly acknowledged
an acqu lintance with him; yet he one
day ventured TO ask her to read his
mind, as she had already deciphered
the palms of half the people in the
house. They lady first demurred. but
at length thinking. as she afterward ex-
planned, that it was simpler to do as she
was asked than to contest the point, she
requested the gentleman to show her
his hand.
He did so, and. with an involuntary
start of surprise and frankness which
was evidently genuine, she exclaimed:
why, it is the hand of thief!'' As
the interview took place upon the piazza
in the presence of a group of boarders.
the position of the young man was
sufficiently awkward one. but he did
not finch. As the lady checked herself
in evident confusion he responded with
the most perfect tact and self control:
..Ah! Thank you. That suggests to me
means of making my way in the world
that had never occurred to me; and
since the war we southerners have to be
on the lookout for opportunities"
His ready wit saved the situation. and
he was more popular than ever; but the
interest of the tale is that two or three
days after he was discovered stealing
the diamonds of a wealthy dowager,
and although the matter was hushed
up as much as possible for the sake of
the hotel and of the people who had in
troduced the Kentuckian, it somehow
leaked out that the rouge was an old
offender and thief long known to the
police of New York and Philadelphia
Boston Post.